Object number:
H99.1.29
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
February 27, 1948
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 10 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Tribune caption on the back, Feb. 27, 1948, "It's all a question of building leg muscles and developing lungs, so here are the Oaks getting in some running at their San Fernando training grounds before the opening game against the Trojans from U.S.C. tomorrow.- Tribune photo." Photo shows the Oaks players jogging across a baseball field in front of home plate. Leading the pack on the left side is Ernie Lombardi, the catcher.
Concepts:
baseball uniform; training camp; baseball field
Places:
San Fernando, California
Persons:
Ernie Lombardi; Billy Martin
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